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All three massive casino projects in and around New York City have received their gaming licenses and can now begin the build phases

Posted on: December 17, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

The Empire State joins five other states to ban sweepstakes casinos after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation into law.

Posted on: December 8, 2025 | | Mike Breen

Bally's, Hard Rock, and Resorts World are one step closer to being allowed to execute their ambitious visions for massive NYC casinos

Posted on: December 2, 2025 | | P.L. West

Abruptly, MGM Resorts has withdrawn its bid to obtain a license to operate a casino in downstate New York.

Posted on: October 15, 2025 | | Dan Holmes

Resorts World and MGM Empire City advance in the New York casino race, while three Manhattan proposals were rejected by advisory committees

Posted on: September 26, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo pushes to ban sweepstakes casinos in New York, a move he says could clear the way for safe, legal online casinos

Posted on: September 19, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

Resorts World and Bally’s casino projects won strong local support in Queens and the Bronx as NY prepares to award three downstate licenses.

Posted on: August 22, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

The Bally's Casino project stays alive as the City Council Democrats have decided to let NYC Mayor Eric Adams' veto stand.

Posted on: August 8, 2025 | | Corey Sharp

A bid to build a casino project in the Bronx by Bally's was denied by a New York City Council, which wouldn't change zoning.

Posted on: July 16, 2025 | | P.L. West

New York City and state officials have named the members of the committees which will review applicants for downstate casinos.

Posted on: July 11, 2025 | | P.L. West